Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/26/94
AET227 19946-19955	LEC	4 Credit(s)	4 Period(s)
Certified Flight Instructor: Airplane, Single Engine Land Ground School
Ground school in preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Flight Instructor and Fundamentals of Instruction written examinations. Includes fundamentals of instruction, aerodynamics, airplane performance, systems, operations, weight and balance, weather, federal regulations, navigation, maneuvers, pilot physiology, ethics, and aeronautical decision making. Requires passing written exams similar to the FAA Certified Flight Instructor: Airplane, and Fundamentals of Instruction written exams. Prerequisites: AET220. Corequisites: AET230.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
AET227   19946-19955	Certified Flight Instructor: Airplane, Single Engine Land Ground School

1.	Explain factors impacting the learning process. (I, II)
2.	Summarize factors impacting on effective communication. (III)
3.	Prepare course objectives, a course syllabus, and lesson plans. (IV)
4.	Create written tests using different question types. (V)
5.	Create a lesson contrasting angle of attack, angle of incidence, and relative wind. (VI)
6.	Prepare a lesson on airplane performance including density altitude, humidity, and airplane loading. (VII)
7.	Review the effect of flaps on airplane performance. (VI, VII)
8.	Diagram and explain the operation of pitot-static and gyroscopic instrument systems. (VIII)
9.	Differentiate between information in the Airman's Information Manual (AIM), facilities directories, and NOTAMS. (IX)
10.	Formulate examples clarifying weight and balance theory. (X)
11.	Analyze weather patterns and forecast anticipated weather. (XI)
12.	Interpret Federal Aviation Regulations and Practical Test Standards. (XII)
13.	Explain and demonstrate the use of plotters and computers for calculating flight operations. (XIII)
14.	Explain ground reference and maximum performance maneuvers using hand motions, models, or charts. (XIV)
15.	Review of the effect on nonflying activities. (XV)
16.	Create proper logbook entries and certificate endorsements. (XVI)
17.	Explain the Aeronautical Decision-Making process. (XVII)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
AET227   19946-19955	Certified Flight Instructor: Airplane, Single Engine Land Ground School

I. The Learning Process A. Definition of learning B. Positive factors C. Perception and insight D. Retention versus forgetting E. Transfer of learning F. Learning levels G. Rates of learning II. Barriers to Learning A. Poor self-esteem and self-confidence B. Defense mechanisms C. Stress and anxiety D. Overconfidence E. Lack of motivation III. Effective Communication A. Human needs B. Communication theory C. Professionalism D. Role of the flight instructor IV. Teaching Methods and Course Development A. Methods B. Course development 1. Objectives 2. Syllabus 3. Lesson plans C. Instructional aids V. Testing and Evaluation Methods A. Oral quizzes or questioning B. Demonstration of ability C. Written test question construction D. Characteristics of a good exam E. Critiques and evaluations F. Applying appropriate standards VI. Aerodynamics A. Devices 1. Wing shape 2. Primary flight controls 3. Trim 4. Flaps 5. Spoiler systems B. Stalls C. Angle of attack D. Angle of incidence E. Stability F. Skids G. Slips H. Spins VII. Airplane Performance A. V speeds B. Effects of density altitude and humidity C. Weight vs. performance D. Effects of load E. Flaps F. Ground effect VIII. Airplane Systems A. Instrument systems 1. Pitot-static 2. Gyroscopic 3. Electrical B. Propellers C. High performance operations 1. Retractable landing gear 2. Adjustable cowl flaps IX. Airports and Airspace Operations A. Visual scanning and collision avoidance B. Airport lighting C. Required communications D. Light gun signals E. Publications 1. Airman's Information Manual (AIM) 2. Facilities directories 3. NOTAMS X. Weight and Balance A. Terminology B. Theory C. Implications D. Calculations XI. Weather Review A. Elements of weather B. Air masses C. Weather hazards D. Special weather situations E. Aviation weather services F. Weather reports G. Charts H. Forecasts I. Decisions XII. Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) and Publications A. FAR's 1. Part 1 2. Part 61 3. Part 91 4. Part 97 5. Part 141 6. National Transportation Safety Board Part 830 B. Medical certificates C. Minimum equipment lists D. Publications 1. Practical Test Standards (PTS) 2. Advisory Circulars (AC) XIII. Navigation A. Pilotage B. Dead reckoning C. Heading considerations D. Measurement of courses E. Other systems F. Use of plotters and computers XIV. Flight Maneuvers A. Use of distractions B. Takeoffs C. Landings D. Instrument flight E. Slow flight F. Ground reference maneuvers G. Maximum performance maneuvers XV. Pilot Physiology A. Anxiety and stress B. High altitude C. Night operations D. The relation of scuba diving to 1. Bends 2. Cabin pressure loss E. Time zones F. Common allowable medication G. Transporting injured persons XVI. Ethics and Responsibilities A. Instructor-student relationship B. Safety practices C. Logbook entries D. Certificate endorsements E. Recordkeeping XVII. Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM) A. Conventional decision making B. ADM process C. Operational pitfalls D. Hazardous attitude inventory E. Dealing with hazardous attitude F. Identifying the problem G. Risk management

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